What are the schools like in Brooklet, GA?

Brooklet is served primarily by First District RESA. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools.

What is the median household income in Brooklet?

The median household income in Brooklet, GA is $63,462 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.3%.

What is the weather like in Brooklet, GA?

Brooklet has an average high temperature of 60.7°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches.

Brooklet, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Brooklet, GA affordable or expensive?

Brooklet's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Brooklet is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $216,900 and the median rent is $950 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Brooklet, GA?

Brooklet has a violent crime rate of 168.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1327.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Brooklet, GA a Good Place to Live?

Brooklet is a small town of 1,528 in Georgia, with a median household income of $63,462 and a 0.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Brooklet stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Brooklet is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Brooklet city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.2

Brooklet's overall cost of living index is 96.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Brooklet costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Brooklet, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$216,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$950	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,462	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Brooklet's violent crime rate is 168.3 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

168.3 /100k

Property Crime

1327.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Brooklet is served primarily by First District RESA.

Metric	Brooklet, GA	National Avg
School District	First District RESA	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Brooklet sees average highs of 60.7°F in January and 92.8°F in July, with 47.0 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Brooklet, GA
Average High — January	60.7°F
Average High — July	92.8°F
Annual Precipitation	47.0"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Brooklet, GA	National Avg
Population	1,528	—
Median Age	45.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.7%	22.2%
65 and over	25.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Statesboro, GA 7 mi Oliver, GA 12 mi Register, GA 12 mi Pulaski, GA 17 mi Guyton, GA 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Brooklet

Brooklet, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30415

Brooklet vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brooklet, GA affordable or expensive?

Brooklet's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Brooklet roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $216,900 and median rent is $950/month.

What is the crime rate in Brooklet, GA?

Brooklet's violent crime rate is 168.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1327.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Brooklet?

Public schools in Brooklet are operated by First District RESA. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Brooklet, GA a good place to live?

Brooklet, GA has a population of 1,528, a median household income of $63,462, and an unemployment rate of 0.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Brooklet?

Brooklet averages 60.7°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.0 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Brooklet?

Brooklet, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30415.

What is the population of Brooklet?

The population of Brooklet, Georgia is 1,528 with a median age of 45.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Brooklet?

Key numbers for living in Brooklet: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $216,900, median household income $63,462, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Brooklet side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.